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08/05/2019

One change to your lighting that will instantly save you money

Change your outdoor lighting to PIR or Microwave fittings. These fittings will only turn on when the PIR sensor detects heat or the Microwave sensor picks up movement, as oppose to the light staying on all the time, which costs you a lot more money. Detection exterior lights are also a great choice for security applications, and with the evenings now getting darker earlier it’s time to start thinking about this.

Rotate the head so the light washes upward, downwards or to either side. This fitting has a modern design and finish, painted in dark matt anthracite grey. The use of textured paint ensures long & reliable service.

Motion LED PIR 1lt wall IP44 6W daylight white

The new addition to our best-selling Luik range, fitted with a microwave sensor with a broad range. Robust, tough and IP65 rated, this LED bulkhead is ideal for placement outdoors. Slimline bulkhead that projects up to 1210 lumens

Luik Microwave plain IP65 18W cool white

08/05/2019

Exterior Lighting How-To GuideTechniques for lighting up your garden

Silhouetting

Silhouetting is used to dramatise an interesting shaped object How to: Place a spot light between an object, i.e. a plant or tree, and the front of the house. The spot light is pointed towards the wall, creating an illuminated backdrop, thus producing a dramatic silhouette of the tree/plant

WALL WASHING

Wall washing is the term used when a wall or surface is illuminated with light How to: Place flood lights at the bottom of the outer wall and face them up. A good product to use for this purpose is the Maxi recessed LED ground light; you can tilt the light source to wash the light up the wall. Or use up/down lights by the entrance to your home

Shadowing

Shadowing is an effect created when a light source is placed in front of an object, causing a shadow to be cast onto the surface behind the object How to: Fit spot lights directly in front of tall bushes, plants or trees, this will produce shadows which are projected on the walls of your home, creating a dramatic yet inviting look to your home's facade

DECK LIGHTING

Light up your decking area with lighting that's been designed for that application. Deck lights are used to illuminate your decking area safely. How to: Fit a surface mounted guide light on the wall above each step to illuminate a safe entryway to the deck. Our Severus range is perfect for application here as it's a surface mounted fitting, so no cutting is required.

To decorate your decking area, fit our IkonPRO range into your decking, spacing around the edge of the platform to light up your outdoor space. Application is easy, pick a colour scheme - or mix and match! - and follow our fitting guide.

DRIVE LIGHTING

Drive lighting is used to guide you back as you reverse back onto your drive. Light the way with walkover lights How to: Fit walkover recessed lights parallel either side of your drive. Space them out as guides to mark out your driveway

PATH LIGHTING

Path and area lighting is used to guide the walker along the path safely; this can also enhance elements such as detailed stone paving, flowerbeds and borders How to: Use recessed ground lights or posts staggered at various points down the pathway to create a soft guide light

GARAGE LIGHTING

Placed to light up the entrance to your home and garage for safety. Bright fittings with high lumen output are ideal for application here. Use PIR/motion sensor lights so that the light is only used when you really need it. How to: If you'd prefer to not have your home/garage entrance illuminated all night long, you can choose a floodlight with a PIR sensor, so that it is only activated by movement. This will save you a significant amount in electricity costs. Choose a flood light with a high lumen output and fit above your garage door. If you park in front of your garage, it would be best to place two lights either side of your garage door, as if you place just one in the middle it would only light the roof of your car and leave the areas either side in shadow

08/05/2019

How to give your garden festival vibes

With Christmas and New Year’s being over and gone, it’s time to start donning the Hawaiian shirts and thinking about 2018’s up and coming spring and summer time.

Customers who are looking to add an extra element to their gardens or decking areas need look no further than Saxby Lightings vast range of outdoor lights. But it doesn’t end there. We have extended many of our ranges like the Luminatra, LED spike lights. They are not only LED spotlights, these versatile fittings boast colour changing LEDs. You can turn your customer’s garden into a mini Glastonbury that they’ll adore.

The Luminatra range comes in a range of finishes and is supplied with an RGB remote control so your client can choose from a variety of colour sequences and switch between colours. The Luminatra has seven colours available, including red, green and blue. The range is not just stylish it’s also energy efficient, due to its use of LED lamps, saving your customer money and making their energy consumption considerably lower.

The Luminatra range comes with a five year warranty and is IP65 rated, ensuring its durability and resistance against the elements. This versatile light can be as a ground spike light, however if your client would prefer, it can also be wall or deck mounted. The possibilities are endless.